Sr. Associate Scientist I / II – High Throughput Chemistry
Join Iambic Therapeutics as a Sr. Associate Scientist to execute high-throughput experiments in a collaborative research environment.
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Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Execute parallel synthetic chemistry experiments
- Refine standard company procedures and synthetic methods
- Operate and maintain laboratory automation equipment
- Collaborate with senior chemists on automation-compatible processes
- Record and analyze experimental data
Must have
- MS degree in Organic Chemistry with 3+ years of experience
- BS in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of industry experience
- Strong foundation in modern organic synthetic methods
- Direct experience with High Throughput Chemistry
- Familiarity with laboratory automation
Nice to have
- Prior hands-on experience with Direct-to-Biology strategies
- Familiarity with principles of medicinal chemistry
AI in the day-to-day
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Requirements
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Sr. Associate Scientist will conduct high-throughput synthetic chemistry experiments to support compound library initiatives. Key skills include a solid background in organic synthesis, experience with high-throughput chemistry, and familiarity with laboratory automation technologies. This position is ideal for candidates with a master's degree and several years of industry experience, or those with a bachelor's degree and extensive hands-on experience. The team operates in a collaborative environment, leveraging advanced AI-driven platforms to enhance drug discovery efforts.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Iambic Therapeutics's careers page November 12, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Associate Scientist I / II – High Throughput Chemistry role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Diego HQ.
- How much experience is required?
- 3–5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Associate Scientist I / II – High Throughput Chemistry role.
- Where is the role based?
- Iambic Therapeutics is hiring for this position in San Diego HQ.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: High Throughput Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, laboratory automation.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Iambic Therapeutics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Associate Scientist I / II – High Throughput Chemistry role at Iambic Therapeutics.
From the original posting
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Associate Scientist to join our Discovery Chemistry team at Iambic Therapeutics in San Diego, CA. In this role, the successful candidate will apply hands-on synthetic chemistry skills to execute high-throughput experiments and support compound library campaigns. Candidates will be leveled based on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated independence. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with broader chemistry, biology, compound management, AI/ML, and software teams across the discovery pipeline, leveraging Iambic's HTE platform to accelerate our programs. This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute parallel synthetic chemistry experiments in support of compound library campaigns.
Execute and refine standard company procedures and synthetic methods to ensure high success rate and project impact.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory automation and analytical/purification equipment used in the HTE workflow.
Collaborate with senior chemists and cross-functional partners to adapt bench-scale synthetic routes to automation-compatible, high-throughput processes.
Record, organize, and analyze experimental and library compound data; communicate results clearly to project teams.
Ensure all laboratory work follows established safety protocols and best practices for ELN data recording.
Identify bottlenecks in existing processes and contribute to solutions that ensure business continuity.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
MS degree in Organic Chemistry with 3+ years of experience or BS in Organic Chemistry with 5+ years of industry experience.
Strong foundation in modern organic synthetic methods.
Direct experience with High Throughput Chemistry and/or Parallel Synthesis.
Familiarity with laboratory automation, liquid handling robotics, and automated analytical/purification systems, and high adaptability to existing technology.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and dynamic research environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly convey technical results to colleagues and cross-functional partners.
Strongly Preferred:
Prior hands-on experience with Direct-to-Biology (D2B) strategies for drug discovery.
Familiarity with the principles of medicinal chemistry.
Bold. We are courageous, take thoughtful risks, and approach challenges with tenacity.
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